Bachelor in Applied Computer Science*

Higher Education with the student at the center.

We Built the College We Wished Existed

Product Based Education

You’ll spend 2 years learning the ins and outs of computer science and
product development through building software designed to impact real
problems. You’ll be learning the same technologies, frameworks and
design process used by tech companies.

Pay as You Earn

In 2014 we became the first higher educational institution to offer
college financing through Income Share Agreements. You’ll pay tuition
as a percent of earnings once you have a successful job in tech.

Our alumni earn an average
starting salary of $95k
with jobs at companies like

Our students learn computer science by building real world products

Our students love to create. They are driven to build solutions to problems facing their communities. Our students are introspective. They challenge themselves to turn their weaknesses into strengths and grow into their best selves. Our students are open-minded and kind towards others, regardless of creed, class, and color. They are thoughtful in their communication, and bring empathy both to the products they design and their relationships with others.

Our education combines the best of

Liberal Arts

A broad-based education is critical to a fulfilling life and a
successful career. You'll take classes on writing, design, personal
finance, economics and ethics in engaging discussion and project
based formats. You'll develop a growth mindset and curiosity to
learn - so your education continues well beyond your time in school.

Computational Thinking

Computational thinking is the new literacy in a technology powered
future. Our courses on modern tools and technologies will ensure you
graduate into a job as a software engineer. While our foundational
computer science courses will equip you with the critical thinking
and problem solving skills needed to adapt in a rapidly changing
economy.

With our students at the center

We put your happiness first both in and out of the classroom by
collecting your feedback every 3 weeks.

We pair you with a coach for personal goal setting and bi-weekly checkins

Your education is centered around original projects that inspire you using technologies relevant to industry.

We align our incentives with your success through Income Share Agreements.

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*Pending WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Approval. The Bachelor in Applied Computer Science program
is offered through an incubation partnership
between Make School PBC and Dominican University of California.